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Federal Contractors Should Be on the Lookout for Change in 2021, But Plan for Now

Commentators are speculating on how quickly the Biden Administration may reverse course on three (3) of 2020’s significant developments at the Office for Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”): On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13950, “Combating Race

Posted in Contractors, Discrimination, Federal Government

Countdown to 2020: Five Hot Compliance Tips to Keep HR Professionals Out of Hot Water

It is time to make sure you are ready for 2020 (and beyond). Here are five (5) hot HR compliance issues you should be tracking and implementing: New Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act Effective

Posted in Benefits, Labor & Employment

The NLRB’s Newest Take on Who Is an Employee under the National Labor Relations Act

On January 25, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued an important  decision in SuperShuttle DFW, Inc. and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1338, 367 NLRB No. 75, Case 16-RC-010963 (Jan. 25, 2019), holding 3-1 that franchisee drivers who operated

Posted in NLRB

Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance Targets Hospitality, Retail and Food Services Employers

In December 2018, Philadelphia enacted The Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance, which has widespread ramifications for non-exempt workers in the retail, hospitality and food services industries. The ordinance, which takes effect January 1, 2020, targets employers with at least 250

Posted in Labor & Employment, Wage and Hour

Three Workplace Shootings in 24 Hours: Now Is the Time to Take Action

Workplace violence is one of the most troubling issues keeping HR professionals and in-house counsel up at night – and with good reason.  Just last week alone, there were three workplace shootings in a span of 24 hours. In 2018,

Posted in Labor & Employment

Good Intentions May Not Be Enough: The Hidden Dangers of “Maternity Leave” Policies

Many employers go above and beyond any legal requirements in providing paid or unpaid leave benefits to employees to bond with their child.  So what could be bad about that?  Well, check your employee handbook. Do you have a maternity

Posted in Labor & Employment
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